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Grimes faces Republican Steve Knipper of Independence in the November election.

She became one of Kentucky's best-known politicians in last year's high-profile Senate race. She lost to now-Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, a Republican who turned the race into a referendum on President Barack Obama, who is unpopular in the state.

“In just over three years, we have built a strong record of success that includes strengthening the state's business climate and helping small businesses,” Lundergan Grimes said. “More than 100,000 new business have started during my term. I remain equally committed to improving election administration while protecting the integrity of the process. I look forward to continuing our good work on behalf of all Kentuckians."

Kentucky's secretary of state oversees elections for public offices and the incorporation of businesses in Kentucky.